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Implementing STAD Cooperative Learning to Improve Elementary Science Learning Outcomes: A Classroom Action Research Zahra Zinnira Irwan; Nashrullah Nashrullah; Muslim AR Muslim AR; Arif Firmansyah; Muhammad Nazimuddin Al Kamil; Surahman Wilade
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.3061

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Traditional teacher-centered instruction in Indonesian elementary schools limits student engagement and conceptual understanding, particularly in integrated science curricula. This study investigated the effectiveness of Student Teams Achievement Division (STAD) cooperative learning in improving IPAS (Natural and Social Sciences) learning outcomes among fifth-grade students. Employing classroom action research design, this study implemented STAD across two iterative cycles with 32 fifth-grade students at SD Inpres Perumnas Palu during the 2025/2026 academic year. Data were collected through achievement tests, structured classroom observations, and teacher interviews. Quantitative analysis measured individual and classical mastery rates, while qualitative analysis using the Miles and Huberman framework examined engagement patterns and implementation quality. Classical mastery increased substantially from 19% at baseline to 40% in Cycle I and 87% in Cycle II, exceeding the 80% success criterion. Mean achievement scores rose 65% from 49.29 to 81.15. Student engagement improved from 70% to 86%, while teacher implementation quality increased from 75% to 83%. Heterogeneous grouping facilitated effective peer scaffolding, with proportionally greater gains among initially lower-performing students. STAD effectively enhances both academic achievement and student engagement in integrated science instruction. The study demonstrates that structured cooperative learning, supported by reflective practice and iterative refinement, operationalizes constructivist principles and supports holistic student development in resource-constrained educational contexts.
Implementing the Make a Match Model to Improve Third-Grade Students' Speaking Skills: An Action Research Study Septiana Nur; Muhammad Aqil; Surahman Wilade; Rizal Rizal; Sisriawan Lapasere
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.3083

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Speaking skills remain inadequately developed in Indonesian elementary education, with students exhibiting passive participation, low confidence, and limited verbal interaction opportunities. This study investigated the effectiveness of the Make a Match cooperative learning model in enhancing third-grade students' speaking competencies through systematic classroom intervention. Employing classroom action research methodology across two iterative cycles at SD Inpres 3 Tondo, this study involved 28 third-grade students and one teacher during the 2025 academic year. Data were collected through structured observations, learning outcome assessments, interviews, and documentation, with analysis integrating quantitative descriptive statistics and qualitative thematic interpretation to evaluate teacher pedagogical quality, student engagement patterns, and speaking achievement outcomes. Substantial improvements were documented across all measured dimensions. Teacher pedagogical quality increased from 61.11% in Cycle I to 94.44% in Cycle II, while student engagement rose from 44.44% to 94.44%. Most significantly, academic achievement rates improved dramatically from 41.67% to 83.33% of students meeting the minimum completion criterion, representing a 41.66 percentage point gain. Findings validate that Make a Match cooperative learning, when implemented with skilled facilitation including enhanced supervision, motivational strategies, and explicit procedural guidance, effectively transforms passive learners into confident communicators. This research contributes empirical evidence demonstrating that speaking skill development requires integrated attention to pedagogical structures, teacher quality, and student psychological support within cooperative learning frameworks.
Assessing Creativity in Early Primary Education: Insights from the Merdeka Curriculum in Indonesian Language Learning Tia Athifah; Rizal Rizal; Muhammad Aqil; Pahriadi Pahriadi; Putriwanti Putriwanti; Surahman Wilade
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.3107

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This study examined the effect of the Merdeka Curriculum on creativity development among second-grade students in Indonesian language learning at SD Negeri 02 Dolo. Despite growing emphasis on 21st-century competencies, traditional teacher-centered instruction continues to dominate Indonesian primary classrooms, potentially constraining creativity development. A quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design was employed, complemented by classroom observations, questionnaires, and interviews with 30 second-grade students and their teacher. Data were analyzed using paired-samples t-tests, descriptive statistics, and thematic analysis. Results revealed a paradoxical pattern: while standardized creativity test scores showed minimal change (p = 0.012, d = 0.15), substantial improvements emerged in creative behaviors, autonomous learning, and student engagement. Classroom observation ratings progressed from 80% to 100%, and qualitative data documented increased idea generation, willingness to experiment, and confidence in creative expression. These findings suggest that student-centered, project-based curricula foster meaningful creativity development in young learners, manifesting primarily through behavioral processes rather than immediate test performance gains. The study contributes to early primary education scholarship by revealing limitations of traditional written assessments for capturing children's creativity and supporting the need for multimodal, process-oriented evaluation approaches. Results carry implications for curriculum implementation, teacher professional development, and creativity assessment practices in early primary contexts.
Building Student Discipline Through Classroom Management Strategies: A Qualitative Study in Indonesian Elementary Schools Renita Renita; Yusdin Bin M Gagaramusu; Kadek Hariana; Rizal Rizal; Danti Indriastuti Purnamasari; Surahman Wilade
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.3223

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The decline in student discipline in elementary schools, exacerbated by globalization and technological advancement, necessitates effective classroom management strategies that foster intrinsic behavioral regulation rather than external compliance. This study examined classroom management strategies employed by fourth-grade teachers at SDN Bambalemo to cultivate student discipline and identified factors influencing their implementation. A qualitative descriptive design was employed, with data collected through systematic observations, in-depth interviews with four teachers (coded A1-A4), and documentation analysis. Data were analyzed using Miles and Huberman's interactive model, incorporating triangulation to ensure validity. Three primary strategies emerged: creating positive learning climates through warm teacher-student relationships and consistent modeling; organizing adaptive learning spaces that promote cooperation and ownership; and managing interactive teaching-learning processes through two-way communication and constructive feedback. Internal factors—including teacher personality, professional awareness, motivation, and growth mindset—and external factors—encompassing family support, school regulations, and community environments—significantly influenced strategy effectiveness. An unexpected finding revealed students spontaneously maintained classroom tidiness, indicating internalized responsibility. Student discipline develops through ecological processes involving habituation, role modeling, and multi-stakeholder collaboration rather than authoritarian control. The findings challenge punitive approaches while supporting relationship-based pedagogies that foster self-regulation, providing empirical foundations for character-based classroom management in elementary education.
Implementation of the Independent Curriculum in Elementary Education: A Case Study of Fourth-Grade Teaching Practices in Indonesia Nurma Yuntika Tolodo; Nashrullah Nashrullah; Sisriawan Lapasere; Zulnuraini Zulnuraini; Dyah Rahmawati; Surahman Wilade
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.3224

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The Independent Curriculum represents Indonesia's response to pandemic-induced learning disruptions, emphasizing learner-centered pedagogy and differentiated instruction. However, implementation at specific grade levels, particularly fourth grade as a critical transition point, remains insufficiently documented. This study examined Independent Curriculum implementation in fourth grade at SD Inpres 1 Tondo, focusing on learning planning, instructional implementation, and assessment practices. A qualitative descriptive case study was conducted over three months (August-October 2025) with one purposively selected fourth-grade teacher. Data were collected through non-participant classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis of teaching modules and assessment instruments. Data analysis employed Miles et al.'s interactive model involving data reduction, display, and conclusion drawing. Findings revealed comprehensive teacher understanding of curriculum principles and systematic learning planning incorporating diagnostic assessments and differentiated strategies. Implementation demonstrated student-centered approaches and varied media utilization. However, persistent challenges emerged including limited student engagement during transition periods, inadequate infrastructure constraining material distribution, textbook variation complicating delivery, insufficient family support, and assessment complexity in holistic evaluation. Teacher adaptation of standardized instruments reflected contextual responsiveness but raised standardization concerns. Independent Curriculum implementation quality depends on dynamic interactions among teacher competence, institutional resources, family involvement, and systemic support. Successful realization requires comprehensive ecosystem approaches addressing professional development, infrastructure investment, parent engagement, and assessment literacy simultaneously.
Teacher Competence in Implementing Prezi-Assisted PowerPoint Media: A Case Study in Rural Elementary Education Fia Regina Lestari; Rizal Rizal; Asriani Asriani; Herlina Herlina; Muhammad Nazimuddin AL Kamil; Surahman Wilade
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.3236

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This study examined teachers' abilities to implement Prezi-assisted PowerPoint media in elementary classroom instruction within a rural school context. Despite technological availability, effective integration of interactive multimedia remains challenging, particularly in resource-limited settings where infrastructural and capacity constraints impede implementation. A qualitative descriptive case study was conducted at SD Inpres 1 Kaluku Tinggu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, involving a Grade V teacher selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and documentation analysis, then analyzed using Miles and Huberman's framework involving data reduction, display, and verification. Findings revealed that the teacher demonstrated strong competence in instructional planning, classroom implementation, and formative assessment. Prezi-assisted PowerPoint significantly enhanced student engagement, with documented increases in student-initiated questions (47 versus 12 in conventional lessons) and participation rates. The teacher exhibited self-directed professional development, pedagogical reasoning, and adaptive strategies to overcome infrastructural challenges including limited internet connectivity and time constraints. The study confirms that effective technology integration depends primarily on teacher readiness and pedagogical skills rather than solely on infrastructural availability. Theoretically, findings extend multimedia learning and constructivist theories to authentic elementary contexts with resource constraints. Practically, results underscore the necessity for continuous professional development emphasizing pedagogical technology integration and institutional support systems addressing both technical and attitudinal barriers to sustainable innovation.
The Effect of Experiential Learning on Fourth-Grade Students' Learning Outcomes in Integrated Science and Social Studies Adelia Rizki Ananda; Zulnuraini Zulnuraini; Khairunnisa Khairunnisa; Rizal Rizal; Putriwanti Putriwanti; Surahman Wilade
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.3237

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This study examined the effect of the Experiential Learning model on students' learning outcomes in Integrated Science and Social Studies (IPAS) for fourth-grade students at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri Donggala. The research was motivated by low student engagement and achievement resulting from predominantly teacher-centered instructional practices. A quantitative quasi-experimental design with a nonequivalent control group was employed, involving 48 fourth-grade students divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group received instruction using the Experiential Learning model emphasizing concrete experience, reflection, conceptualization, and application, while the control group received conventional lecture-based instruction. Data were collected using a validated and reliable 20-item multiple-choice test administered as pretest and posttest. Analysis included descriptive statistics, normality and homogeneity tests, independent samples t-test, and normalized gain (N-gain) calculations. Results revealed a statistically significant difference in posttest scores between groups (t = 9.941, p < 0.001). The experimental group demonstrated substantial improvement with a high mean N-gain score of 0.73, while the control group showed low learning gain (N-gain = 0.21). These findings indicate that Experiential Learning is significantly more effective than conventional teaching methods in improving students' IPAS learning outcomes, supporting its implementation as an instructional approach to enhance student engagement and academic achievement in elementary education.
Exploring Contextual Teaching Effects on Student Motivation in Elementary Language Learning Alma Safira; Yusdin B M Gagaramusu; Khairunnisa Khairunnisa; Muhammad Fasli; Nurul Fitria Fitria Aras; Surahman Wilade
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.3278

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Low student motivation in Indonesian language learning at the elementary level remains a persistent pedagogical challenge, often stemming from conventional teaching approaches that fail to connect academic content with students' lived experiences. This study examined the effect of Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) on fourth-grade students' learning motivation in Indonesian language instruction. A quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design was employed with 28 fourth-grade students at Al-Khairaat Tondo Elementary School, Palu City, Indonesia. Data were collected through learning motivation questionnaires, classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and documentation. Analysis included descriptive statistics, Shapiro-Wilk normality test, and paired-samples t-test. Observational data revealed high student engagement (80-100% participation), with most students categorized as having Good (n=13) or Very Good (n=6) motivation levels post-intervention. Descriptive statistics showed an increase in mean scores from 64.27 (pretest) to 69.12 (posttest). However, inferential analysis indicated this difference was not statistically significant, t(24) = -0.716, p = 0.481. While CTL implementation was associated with enhanced classroom engagement and positive motivational responses, the intervention did not produce statistically significant changes in self-reported motivation. The findings suggest CTL holds pedagogical value for fostering participatory learning environments but requires extended duration and complementary autonomy-supporting strategies to generate measurable motivational shifts. Future research should employ control-group designs with longer intervention periods.
Learning Obstacles in Fraction Addition: An Analysis of Ontogenic, Epistemological, and Didactical Factors Among Elementary Students Kadek Herawati; Herlina Herlina; Sisriawan Lapasere; Zulnuraini Zulnuraini; Ammar Abdullah Joni Guci; Surahman Wilade
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.3292

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Understanding fraction addition is an essential foundational competence in elementary mathematics learning, yet many students experience persistent difficulties. These difficulties can be understood as learning obstacles that hinder students' learning processes and outcomes. This study aimed to analyze learning obstacles experienced by grade VB students at SD Negeri 15 Palu regarding fraction addition concepts. The research employed a descriptive qualitative approach with a case study design. Participants consisted of one mathematics teacher and three purposively selected students based on low-level fraction addition understanding. Data collection techniques included classroom observations, structured interviews, conceptual understanding tests, and documentation. Data analysis was conducted interactively through data collection, condensation, presentation, and conclusion drawing stages. Results indicated that students experienced three types of learning obstacles: ontogenic, epistemological, and didactical. Ontogenic obstacles were evident in students' low learning readiness, encompassing physical, mental, emotional, and prior knowledge dimensions (47.72% and 45.45% readiness levels). Epistemological obstacles were manifested in limited conceptual understanding, errors in denominator equalization, numerator determination, and procedural application. Didactical obstacles were not significantly found, as the teacher demonstrated highly effective teaching skills (84.32% performance level). These findings indicate that students' learning difficulties in fraction addition are predominantly caused by student readiness and conceptual understanding factors rather than instructional quality. This study provides important implications for developing mathematics learning that strengthens learning readiness and meaningful conceptual understanding in elementary schools.
The Effect of Wordwall-Assisted Interactive Learning Media on Students' Learning Interest in Science and Social Studies Nurlita Aristya Suci; Rizal Rizal; Surahman Wilade; Nashrullah Nashrullah; Putriwanti Putriwanti
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.3300

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Learning interest constitutes a critical affective factor influencing students' engagement and academic success in elementary education. However, IPAS (Integrated Science and Social Studies) instruction in many Indonesian elementary schools remains dominated by conventional, teacher-centered approaches that limit student participation and diminish learning interest. This study examined the effect of Wordwall-assisted interactive learning media on Grade III students' learning interest in IPAS at SD Inpres Lolu. Employing a pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design, the study involved 23 students selected through saturated sampling. Data were collected using a validated learning interest questionnaire (Cronbach's Alpha > 0.60) administered before and after the two-week Wordwall implementation. Analysis included descriptive statistics and paired-sample t-test following normality verification. Results demonstrated a significant increase in mean learning interest scores from 62.52 (pretest) to 80.04 (posttest), with a moderate N-gain value of 0.46. The paired-sample t-test confirmed statistical significance (p = 0.01 < 0.05), rejecting the null hypothesis. These findings indicate that Wordwall-based interactive media significantly enhance elementary students' learning interest in IPAS by transforming conventional instruction into engaging, game-based experiences. The study contributes empirical evidence supporting game-based learning integration in elementary science education, with implications for instructional practice and professional development. Future research should employ experimental designs with control groups and examine long-term effects on both affective and cognitive outcomes.
Co-Authors Abdul Rahman Adelia Rizki Ananda Agnes Oktaviani Putri Agustina, Agnes Alma Safira Amelia Citra Amelia, Putri Amin Basri Amiruddin Hatibe Amiruddin, Ayu Cahyani Ammar Abdullah Amran Rasli, Amran Andi Imrah Dewi Andi Nur Isnayanti Andi Nur Isnayanti Andi Rahmaeni M Andini Aulia Salsabila Anidya Citra Mayuni AR, Muslim Aras, Nurul Fitria Arif Firmansyah Arif Firmansyah Asriani Asriani, Asriani Ayu Amalia Shaltina Azizah Azizah Azzahra Zahwa Adillah Basira, Gusmiatni Dediyana Bulalong, Roberto Rolly Cahyani, Eka Danti Indriastuti Purnamasari Dewi Tri Rahayu Dewi Tureni Dg. Malondeng, Farul Ramadhan Dhea Febrianti Diah Sakina Dyah Aini Purbarani Dyah Rahmawati Fadlia Mubakkira, Fadlia Mubakkira Fahriadi Fahriadi Faizal Faizal Faradilla Nur Itsnaini Febi Yulianti Febriana, Yunda Fia Regina Lestari Fira Astuti Sukardi Fresya Angnelvin Dengkidala Geyshita Nadya Molawan Grafindia Dungga Guci, Ammar Abdullah Joni Herlina Herlina Herlina, Herlina Huber Yaspin Tandi, Elfika Arif Firmansyah Ida Nuraeni Ilmi Firrizkiyah Imran Imran Juraid Abdul Latief Kadek Hariana Kadek Herawati Kadek Marsela Yustini Resintia Khairunnisa Khairunnisa Khairunnisa Khairunnisa Komang Sri Wiriyani Lestari, Nova Hermina lisnawati Haluma Mahmud Gamar, Mahfud Mahmud Gamar Manggato, Sandra Dwi Chikitha Margaret Maharani Bode Marlene Juita Kadoi Mas’adi Mas’adi Melyani Sari Sitepu Mewalo, Wulandari Miftahul Hidayati Misnah Misnah Moh Ansar Hasan Moh. Tahir Monipo, Yulan Mubarik Mubarik Muchdar Muchdar, Muchdar Muhammad Aqil Muhammad Fasli Muhammad Fasli Muhammad Nazimuddin Al Kamil Musdalifah Ibrahim Muslim AR Muslim AR Muslim AR Muslim AR., Muslim AR. Mutmainnah, Ainun Nashrullah . Nashrullah, Nashrullah Nasrullah Nasrullah Ni Kadek Delin Ariani Ni Luh Anggun Raya Damayanti ni luh dewi puspita Ni Nyoman Anis Kristina Yanti Ni Nyoman Nevy Niluh Chixa Widiani Ningsih, Ni Komang Ayu Nunung Damayanti Nur Aviza Nur Rahmah Nur Rahmi Rezki Ramadhani NurAfni NurAfni Nurfaiza, Nurfaiza Nurhalizah Nurhalizah Nurhayati Mardin Nurlita Aristya Suci Nurma Yuntika Tolodo Nurrahma Nurrahma Nurul Fitria Fitria Aras Nurul Fitriah Aras Nurul Maghfira Pahriadi Pahriadi Pahriadi Paidi, Zulhilmi Pase, Moeh Ilham Pratama, Ryan Andhika Putriwanti Putriwanti Radia Rahma Rafika Langimpu Rahma, Dewi Rahmat Maghfirah Ruana Rahmawati Samu Renita Renita Rini Ramadan Riska Efendi Riskita, Nurul Ritman Ishak Paudi Rizal Rizal Rizal Rizal Rizal Rizal Rizal, Rizal Roberto Rolly Bulalong Rosola, Rosola Ryan Andhika Pratama Ryan Andika Pratama Samsurizal, M. Sulaeman Sarah Azizah Sela Selfia Selpianti, Selpianti Septiana Nur Sinta Satria Dewi Pendit Sisriawan Lapasere Siti Helmyati Siti Kurnia sri rahmawati raoda Sri Wahyuni Sri Wahyuni Sufyan, Mohammad Syabina Nurfadila Syachdin, Syachdin Syachputri M, Winanda syamsidar syamsidar Syamsuddin Syamsuddin Takulo, Megawati Tangke, Fadlun Nirman Tia Athifah Tri Astuti Tungga Dewi Ulfah Ulfah Vivekanantharasa, Raveenthiran Widyatmi Anandy Wiwin Wiwin YAAKOB, MOHD FAIZ MOHD Yun Ratna Lagandesa Yuni Rahmawati Yunita Yunita Yunus, Sitti Rahma Yusdin B M Gagaramusu Yusdin Bin M Gagaramusu Yusdin Bin. M. Gagaramusu Yusdin Gagaramusu Zafira Safitri Zahra Zinnira Irwan Zulnuraini ⁠Elfira Rusli